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NIH proposal sows concerns over future of animal research, unnecessary costs

The new NIH policy calls for greater incorporation of new approach methodologies in all future Notices of Funding Opportunities related to animal model systems.

By Claudia López Lloreda
15 July 2025 | 5 min read

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Neuro’s ark: Understanding fast foraging with star-nosed moles

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By Lauren Schneider
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Largest leucovorin-autism trial retracted

A reanalysis of the data revealed errors and failed to replicate the results.

By Claudia López Lloreda
3 February 2026 | 4 min read
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NIH scraps policy that classified basic research in people as clinical trials

The policy aimed to increase the transparency of research in humans but created “a bureaucratic nightmare” for basic neuroscientists.

By Calli McMurray
3 February 2026 | 6 min read

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